Siemens Automation Electrician – Reliability & Upgrades

Bluescope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the Orrcon Steel Manufacturing reliability team in Melbourne, VIC. This permanent, full-time role focuses on hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, fault finding, and commissioning to support safe, reliable steel production.

You will work on both BAU maintenance and major automation projects, collaborating with engineers and operators to enhance equipment performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current A-Grade SA Electrical Licence (mandatory).
• Solid post-trade experience as an automation-focused electrician in manufacturing, industrial, mining, or heavy industry environments.
• PLC and automation experience, with Siemens exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is never compromised, identifying risks and improvements.
• Perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, fault finding, repairs, wiring and assembly of plant and control panels.
• Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities and contribute to upgrades and new equipment installations.
• Support commissioning activities and ongoing optimisation of equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and improve reliability.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors when specialist support is required.
• Develop and follow documentation, procedures and isolation plans for safe work practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Automation maintenance

Fault finding

PLC experience

Siemens exposure

Electrical maintenance

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety compliance

Height/work at height

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

A-Grade Electrical Licence (SA)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Industrial control panels

Electronic test equipment

Job description

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the Orrcon Steel Manufacturing reliability team in Melbourne, VIC. This permanent, full-time role focuses on hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, fault finding, and commissioning to support safe, reliable steel production.

You will work on both BAU maintenance and major automation projects, collaborating with engineers and operators to enhance equipment performance and safety.